Nissan Interstar MOT Results

Registered in 2008
52.0% pass rate
from 148 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Interstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Brakes (58% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 24% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 22% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 7.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.68% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.68% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 7.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 2.0% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.68% fail on Cable
        • 0.68% fail on Lever
        • 0.68% fail on Linkage
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.4% fail on Lever
    • 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.68% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.68% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.68% fail on Other components
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.4% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.7% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.0% fail on Leaf springs
        • 2.0% fail on Leaf spring
      • 0.68% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.8% fail on Transmission
      • 6.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 6.8% fail on Joints
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.68% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.68% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.68% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.68% fail on Doors
      • 0.68% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition
  • 7.4% fail on Steering
    • 6.1% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.68% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.68% fail on Other components
  • 5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.68% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp